TIBOUCHINA 'Edwardsii'
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TIBOUCHINA 'Edwardsii'
Commonly known as Glory bush, Princess flower
Red stems, violet flowers.
£20.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Syn Tibouchina urvilleana 'Edwardsii' -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, red spider mite -
Evergreen
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Ovate
Velvety in texture -
Height and Spread
1–1.5 metres -
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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